Thursday, January 1, 2009

Let's ring in 2009

Happy new year, my friends! Did you stay up and ring in the new year last night? I'm afraid my husband and I are not night owls and we were asleep by 10:30. However, we greeted 2009 fairly early this morning (5 a.m.) when little Paige, our puppy, decided that the whole household should get up and have breakfast and play. I'll be darned. Guess what? We gave in to her wishes and got up, I fixed a big breakfast and we played for a while.

I want to show you a card I received for Christmas. It just arrived in yesterday's mail. Isn't is GORGEOUS?!! My 82 year old mother made this card for me and I just love it! She is going to give me a run for my money in the card making world.

Perfectly stitched and beautifully colored threads create a wonderful Christmas card.

Mom inserted a bright Christmas red colored piece of paper on the inside that served not only as a writing space, but also covered the back side of the stitching.


I just had to share this beautiful card with all of my card making friends. Watch out for my momma! I wouldn't be surprised if she decided that card making is a lot of fun and starts her own blog!

I hope that 2009 is a year holding promise of good health and much happiness for everyone.

Cheers!
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Jennifer,

    Happy New Year! I love this card that your mom made! So sweet! I did not make it until Midnight either! LOL! I got up pretty early too 2:30am :(

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  2. KimJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Happy New Year Jennifer!! Hubby didn't make it til midnight, but I stayed up til about 3 am! I made a card and watched movies! lol Now how awesome is this card? I think it's just great that your Mom made this for you!! I think you are right, you may have some tough competition on your hands! lol
    Have a wonderful New Years day!
    Hugs,
    Kim

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  3. Jovita @ Inky ImpressionsJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Happy New Year Jennifer. I made it way past midnight (until 5:30 am)... I wasn't ringing in the New Year, I was just caught up in a good book and couldn't stop. I'm sure feeling the lack of sleep today!

    Your mother's card is beautiful :)

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  4. Tami BayerJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Happy New Year! Love that your Mom made such a wonderful card for you. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  5. Ethel AmutanJanuary 1, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Holy Moses!! Your mom is ONE FANTASTIC and TALENTED artist! WOWZA!! I'm jealous!!!

    Happy New Year to the Woodward clan!! Here's to a fabulous 2009, filled with love and laughter to you all!!

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  6. ShirleyJanuary 1, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Her card is elegant! She really does know how less is more. I love hand stitched cards too!....!!!....and a very Happy Healthy New Year to you and yours too!

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  7. HeatherJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    I like to wish you and your family all the best for 2009.
    The card is beautiful - so simple and so elegant - love it. Yes I think your Mum is going to give you a run for your money (Lol).
    hugs Heather xx

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  8. LesaJanuary 2, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    What a sweet card. Now I see where you got your talent. Happy New Year HP! :)

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  9. AttyJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Very nice card, simple but yet elegant. Sure hope I'm still creating at 83. Happy New Year to you and your family
    Donna

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  10. tojocoJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Jennifer, Your Mom's card is fantastic. Thanks for sharing. The apple didn't fall far from the tree here as your cards are always wonderful too. Have a very Happy New Year.

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  11. Thanh VoJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Watch out! Jennifer's momma is letting loose. ;)

    Happy new year to you.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    well dang, why didn't i get the creative gene?

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  13. dasimondsJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Your mom did a Great Job..
    Beautiful Card!
    I love the hand-stitching!
    TFS

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